Coin or check controlled vending-machine.



W. J. MORSE. COIN 0R GBECK GONTROLLED VENDING MACHINE.

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To all 'whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WENDELL J. Mossa, acitizen ofthe United States, residing at Albion, .county of Calhoun, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Ii'nproveiments in.Coin or Check Controlled Vending-Machines, of which the following is a specification.-

This invention relates to improvements in coin or checkcontrolled machines.

The objects of the invention are; First, to provide in such an apparatus an improved magazine for .cards or packages of similar form. Second, toprovide improved delivery devices for such vending machines. Third, to provide improved coin or check controlled locks for releasing the delivery mechanism.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, `Will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure constituting a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly' illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal detail sectional elevation through a vending apparatus embodying my invention, taken on a line corresponding to line 1 1 of Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a detail transverse sectional elevation taken on the irregular line 2 2 of Fig. 1,

showing the progressive operation of the dein detailsof construction of my improved com-released lock. Fig. 4 is a detail transverse sectional plan view, taken on a -line corresponding to lines 4--4 of Figs. .1 and 3, -certain portions being broken away to show details. Fig. 5 is a .detail sectional elevation view, taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5'A of Fig. 4, showing details of the lock disk 28. Fig. 6 is a'detail sectioned view of the .card or packing maga` zine, showing the details .of the compartments. Y

In the drawings, the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little Speeileation of Letters` htent.- f I j arrows at the ends of the section lines and similar numerals ,of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views. l

Considering thereference characters, the maincase 1 is provided withV a door 2 at the rear, having a hinge 3 at the bottom and a lock 4 at the top. A transverse slot 5 in the top is for the delivery of post-cards or packages of like form from the magazine wlthin. A front window 6 is provided for displaying/a sample of the cards or goods which is to'be delivered, the same being held by a 4supported 1n the window 6.

A` magazine 9 is provided within the ca se and lis adapted to travel on the angular rails 10 and 10,--see Fig. 2. The sides 11 of the case are vertical and corrugated, or grooved, see Fig. 6, where a lanview of Vthe sides appears showing ty e compartments. Into theseV grooves are inserted the card holders 12, containing the cards 13, or an envelop or package containing goods. A screw-threaded nut 14, open on its under side, is on the under 'side of the magazine 9 at its rear end, and a bifurcated bracket 15 is at the front end of the magazine.

vsaid flanges, back of the vided with screw-threads 17 for engaging the nut 14,` so that the magazine will be caused to travel when the shaft is rotated. The hand-wheel 18 is secured to theouter The shaft 16 is supported b a pintle 19 at its rear end, and by journa s 22 at its forward end. The pintle 19 is on the remov able bracket 20, which is secured in place by the screw 21. When the shaft is rotated by means of the hand-wheel 18, the pro-J jecting finger 26 will be actuated,.and, by its' contact, operates the delivery device for the card or package from the magazine and also advances or feeds the magazine by the screw action to position for the next delivery.

On the inside of the oase 1 is supported a swinging arm 23, pivoted to a bracket 24 by a pivot 25, the u er end of which arm the finger 26 on the shaft 16 whenever the shaft is turned over; and, by such actuation, lifts up the card-holder 12 and projects the upper edge of the post-card, or other packy patented Mar. 26,1912.- Application led August 6, 1910. Serial lo.. l575,910.

lange 7 72 and a card or package 8 being These `rest upon a horizontal shaft -16 proend of the shaft 16 to actuateV the same. j

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is grooved at 23. T 1s arm is acted upon by age, out through the slot 5, so that the purchaser can seize the same and remove it from the machine. I provide an improved coin-controlled lock for releasing this shaft, so that it can be turned once over on the introduction of a coin orl check. This lock is disposed in the lock case 27 provided with coin or check slot 27. The lock consists of a lock disk 28, which is provided with segmental plate 29, cut out at 31 to receive a coin, which is delivered through the slot 27 in the casel 27. A disk or Washer 30 is on the opposite side of the'disk 28. This lock disk 28 is provided with av-peripheral notch 32,'extend1ng oneesixth of the distance around the same, which .is engaged by-a transverse spring finger 33, which limits thel movement of the shaft 16 and prevents its operation until a proper coin has been introduced.

A paw] 34, havinga bentend 38,v is piv. oted on thepivot 35ion the bracket 36 for engaging the lock disk and preventing :its rotation in either direction. The 'bent endy 38 engages inthe radial slot 39 in the said disk. 'A spring'37, secured inside ofthe case'27, vholds the pawl 39 yieldingly in position. This pawl 34 is connected to and made integral with the finger 40, which extends obliquely through the slot 41 in the lock disk 2.8,' as clearly appears in Figs. 1 and 4. This slot is circumferential and extends about one-sixth of the distance around the disk. This `slot could considerably-less or considerably more than Vone-sixth of the distance around the disk; I'have mentioned a convenient and satisfactory length.

Having described the various parts of my .improved vending machine, I `will new state definitely the operation of thvarious parts 1n use.

A coin is introduced through the slot 27 f and pushed down by the purchaser. This coin passes under the oblique finger 40 andraises the pawl 34, against the pressure of the spring 37, and releases the lock disk 28 by withdrawing the offset end 38 of the pawl from the slot 39. The hand-wheel can now be rotated and is turned toward the right.

"If the coin or checkisof too small diameter,

as a penny, for instance, it will not contact with the spring finger 33, and the coin -will be discharged out at the `slot 31 in the bottom of the casing which constitutes the coin receptacle, Without releasing the delivery mechanism. Ifa coin ofthe right dimension, a five-cent piece,for instance, has been introduced, it will contact with the spring finger 33 and raise the same, thereby releasing completely the lock disk 28. This can now be turned over, which, ofcourse, rotates the shaft 16, and the finger 26 willbe swung around as it is carried by the shaft.l This first permits the swinging arm 23 'todrop down against the shaft, and, as the vshaft so that its upper edge will project. through n the transverse slot 5 in position to begrasped by the purchaser. The finger 26 ishelfd'ver-l tically by the lock ,until-released by a coin. Any lcoin thatcan befintroducedinto the machine, Whether itspperatesthe" delivery mechanism or not, willv be dischargedjfout voffthe cut-out 31 "into the bottom ofthe casingv which is the coin receptacle. v The slotv 27 is of such dimension that it will not Vreceive coins larger'than the predetermined size, Yand thus it is'not necessaryto provide mechanism for disposing of such Alarger coins, as they cannot be introduced. [On the introduction of another coin,'-`this' evolution .n

will be'repeated,fand the magazine will be advanced another step, soy that its next holder will deliver` its contents.` When this magazinejhas become`- exhausted, it can be readily removed by unlocking the'd0or 2 and lifting the same out, owing to the fact that `the bracket :l5-and the nut 14 are slotted von thel under side; or, if desired, the coin-controlled lock canbe suppressed and the whole structure fed back to the beginning point by 'the reverse movement of the handwheel 18.

I have described my invention in the form which I prefer, but Is desire t-o remark that it is capable of very many structural vari-v ations without departing from my invention. I desire to claim the specific form in which VI have shown it and also to'clai'm the broad features.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure' by Letters Patent is fl. In a vending machine, thes combination of a suitable casing with a transverse delivery slot in the top thereof; a magazine with an o en top provided withoppositelydisposed s ots forming compartments, supported in suitable ways within the said casing; ways for said magazine to travel upon; open top holders adapted to reciprocate in the compartments of said .magazine; ay

threaded nut underneath the said magazine for moving the same; a shaft journaled in the'` lower part of saidv casing'andfscrew- ,i

threaded to act upon the saidnut, and pro vvided with anarm to actuate t he"deli'very device and witha hand-wheel fQr'actuat-ng.

the Vsai-rie; an arm `'pivoted within the said casing and having a Isuitable engaging notch disposed to engage and elevate the said holders when actuated by said shaft arm; and a lock'for locking the said shaft and limiting its movement, as specified.

2. In a vending machine, vthe combina tion of a 'suitable casing with a transverse delivery slot in the top thereof; a magazine; a threaded nut underneath the said magazine for moving the same; a shaft journaled in the lower part of said casing, screw-threaded to act upon the said nut and provided with an arm te actuate the delivery device and with a hand-wheel for actuating the same; an arm pivoted within the said' casing, disposed to engage and elevate articles from said magazine; and ay lock for locking the said shaft vand limiting its movement.

3. In a vending machine, the combination of a suitable'casing with a transverse delivery slot in the top thereof; a magazine; a threaded nut underneath the said magazine for moving the saine;- ashaft4 journaled in the lower part of s aid casing, screw-threaded to *actv upon the said nutand provided with an arm to actuate the delivery device and with a hand-wheel fo`r.

actuating the same; an arm pivoted Within the said casing, disposed to engagek and elevate articles from said mavazine; and a lock for locking the said shaft and limiting it movement, as specified.

4. In a vending machine, the combination of a suitable casing, with a transverse delivery slot in the ltop thereof; a magazine; a threaded nut underneath the said magazine for moving` the same; a' shaft journaled in the llower part of said casing, screw-threaded to act upon the said nut and providedl with an arm to actuate the delivery device nd with a hand-wheel for 'actuating the same; a delivery device to be actuatedby said arm; and a lock for locking the said shaft and limiting its movement, as specified.

5. In a vending machine, lthe combination with a suitable casing provided with a delivery slotin the to thereof, of a magazine supported on suita le ways within said casing, said magazine being o en at the top and' bottom and provided with oppositely disposed slots forming a series of compartments therein; open top holders loosely supported in said compartments of said magazine; means for feeding said magazine; anda delivery mechanismpoperatively associated therewith adapted to successively engage and elevate said holders to project the articles carried therebyy through said delivery sl'ot as the magazine is advanced.

6. In a vending machine, the combination with a suitable casing provided with a delivery slot, of a 'magazine supported in suitable ways within the casing, said maga- `zine being open at the top and bottom and 'provided with oppositely disposed slots forming compartments; a threaded lshaft journaled below said magazine, said magazine being provided with a thread engaging member; an arm pivoted within said lcasing and projecting over said shaft; and

an arm on said shaft adapted to engage saidpivoted armfas said shaft is rotated.

7 In a vending machine, the combination with a suitable casing of a magazine comprising lside and end members, the side members being provided 4with opposed vertical grooves forming compartments; slide ways for said magazine; open top holders adapted to reciprocate. in the said compartments of said magazine; a threaded shaft journaled belowsaid magazine, one of the end members of said magazine being pro-v vided with a thread engaging nut; and an arm pivoted within said casing below' said ways and resting on said shaft, said shaft being provided with an arm adapted to en- .gage said pivoted arm as the shaft is rotated, whereby the holders are successively raised as said magazine is advanced. y

8. In a vending machine, the combination with a suitable casing provided with a delivery slot in the top thereof, of a magazine open at the top and bottom; slideways for said magazine atthe sides of said casing; means for feeding said magazine com,- prising a threaded shaft arranged below said magazine, said magazine being provided with a downwardlyprojecting thread engaging member; delivery means compris- 4 in'g an arm pivotally mounted below said magazine; an arm on said shaft adapted to actuate said vdelivery arm whereby said delivery arm is actuated to project the articles through said slotas said magazine is advanced above the same; and a lock for said shaft adapted to lock the same whenv the delivery arm is'in its actuated position to support the article projected through said slot.

In wit-'ness whereof, I have hereunto' set my hand and' seal in 4the presence of two witnesses.

. WENDELL `J. MORSE. L. s.]

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R. B. KENNEDY, D. C. Vammnoooit.` 

